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1857
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The following lists events that happened during 1857 in New Zealand.

Population

The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1857 is 57,150 Māori and 49,802 non-Māori.[1]

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government and law

The 2nd Parliament continues.

Events

Sport

Horse racing

Two existing clubs combine to form the Auckland Racing Club. The ARC holds its first meeting at Ellerslie Racecourse.[6] (see also 1874)

Births

Deaths

Unknown date

See also

References

  1. ^ Statistics New Zealand has collated estimates from a number of sources (interpolating where necessary) at "Long-term data series". Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2008., in particular "A1.1 Total population.xls". Archived from the original (Excel) on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2008.
  2. ^ "Chapter 2: Early Statistical Sources – 19th Century" (PDF). Statistical Publications 1840–2000. Statistics New Zealand. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2007.
  3. ^ Bartle, Rhonda (8 February 2005). "An Abbreviated History in Ink". Puke Ariki. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008.
  4. ^ "Hawke's Bay Herald". National Library of New Zealand.
  5. ^ "Chapter 2: Early Statistical Sources – 19th Century" (PDF). Statistical Publications 1840–2000. Statistics New Zealand. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2007.
  6. ^ Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7

External links

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